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The formula for orbital velocity of a satellite V = sqrt(GM/r) tells us that the further a satellite is from t?
The formula for orbital velocity of a satellite V = sqrt(GM/r) tells us that the further a satellite is from the planet or star it orbits...
a) the faster it goes
b) the slower it goes
c) the velocity is not influenced by the distance to the star or planet
d) the more massive the planet or star, the slower is the orbital velocity if the distance is kept constant.
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- 10 years agoFavorite Answer
You got the interpretation wrong. The "r" which is in the equation is the "radius +height of satellite from the surface of the panet or object". so we get:
(i)further is the satellite less is the velocity. Since the V is inversely proportiona to root of(r+h)
(iii)velocity is infuenced by the distance of the star.
(iv)more is the mass more is the velocity.since the V is directly proportional to M which is that of the panet or star.
